| Literature DB >> 27215200 |
Igor A Schepetkin1, Andrew G Ramstead1, Liliya N Kirpotina1, Jovanka M Voyich1, Mark A Jutila1, Mark T Quinn1.
Abstract
Epilobium angustifolium is a medicinal plant used around the world in traditional medicine for the treatment of many disorders and ailments. Experimental studies have demonstrated that Epilobium extracts possess a broad range of pharmacological and therapeutic effects, including antioxidant, anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-aging properties. Flavonoids and ellagitannins, such as oenothein B, are among the compounds considered to be the primary biologically active components in Epilobium extracts. In this review, we focus on the biological properties and the potential clinical usefulness of oenothein B, flavonoids, and other polyphenols derived from E. angustifolium. Understanding the biochemical properties and therapeutic effects of polyphenols present in E. angustifolium extracts will benefit further development of therapeutic treatments from this plant.Entities:
Keywords: Epilobium angustifolium; ellagitannin; oenothein B; polyphenol
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27215200 PMCID: PMC5045895 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5648
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Phytother Res ISSN: 0951-418X Impact factor: 5.878